Industry Hosted Symposiums
Friday 15 May
UCB Hosted Dinner
Date: Friday 15 May 2026
Location: Pan Pacific Melbourne
Room: Woodside 1-4
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Title: Battle of the Dermis: HS vs PSO
Overview: Join our expert panel as they take on the real-world challenges of complex co-morbidities in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and psoriasis (PSO). Expect lively debate, practical insights, and a closer look at treatment targets for improved patient outcomes.
Speakers: Dr Ryan De Cruz, Dr Diana Rubel, Dr Flora Poon, and Dr Ahmed Kazmi
Cost: No cost to attend.
Saturday 16 May
La Roche Posay Hosted Breakfast
Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Room: Meeting Room 105 & 106
Time: 6:45am for a 7:00am start – 8:00am
Title: New Frontiers in Photoprotection
Overview: At this Breakfast Session, chaired by A/Prof Michelle Rodrigues, you will hear from a global leader in Photoprotection: Special Guest, US Dermatologist Prof Henry Lim. This session explores the critical biological impact of UVA radiation and the cumulative damage it can cause. Following this, a deep-dive into the innovation and research that led to the breakthrough of Mexoryl 400, scientifically engineered to protect against the most insidious Ultra Long UVA rays
Speakers: Prof Henry Lim
Chair: Associate Professor Michelle Rodrigues
Cost: No cost to attend, please register your attendance via the main registration form during the registration process.
Galderma Hosted Breakfast
Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Room: Meeting Room 109 & 110
Time: 6:45am for a 7:00am start – 8:00am
Title: Bridging Medical Dermatology and Aesthetics. Integrated Strategies for Acne, Rosacea and Facial Change in the Era of Weight Loss Therapies
Overview: Facial skin health and aesthetics play a pivotal role in supporting patient confidence and overall well‑being. Acne and rosacea remain among the most prevalent and challenging integrated dermatological conditions, affecting not only skin clarity but also mental health and confidence. Ongoing advancements in medical treatments and personalised long term treatment approaches are transforming outcomes and improving quality of life for patients living with these conditions.
In parallel, the exponential increase in medication driven weight loss therapy is reshaping the way clinicians approach individual aesthetic facial care. Changes in patients undergoing rapid weight loss from medication driven weight loss (MDWL) therapies goes beyond depletion of fat pads to include changes to collagen and elastin as well, leading to an accelerated facial ageing phenomenon.
This breakfast symposium integrates leading insights across three areas :
- Acne management and CTMP®
- Longitudinal management strategies for rosacea
- Aesthetic management of medication driven rapid weight loss
Join us as we explore science‑backed, integrated facial health solutions that help patients achieve renewed confidence through clear and restored skin.
Speakers: Dr John Sullivan, Dr William Cranwell, Dr Belinda Welsh
Chair: Dr Belinda Welsh
Cost: No cost to attend, please register your attendance via the main registration form during the registration process.
Sunday 17 May
Sanofi Hosted Breakfast
Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Room: Meeting Room 105 & 106
Time: 7:15am for a 7:30am start – 8:30am
Title: Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children: the Conversations that Matter
Subtitle: From crying babies to concerned parents: real-world challenges in severe paediatric atopic dermatitis
Overview: Please join us at the Sanofi ADVENT Symposium for an expert-led panel discussion exploring the conversations that matter in the management of severe paediatric atopic dermatitis. Drawing on clinical experience, the panel will examine the atopic march, food allergy and approaches to allergy testing, before addressing common treatment roadblocks including corticosteroid phobia, antibiotic use, and topical steroid withdrawal. The discussion will also consider the psychosocial burden of severe AD on children and families, and explore what to do when disease remains uncontrolled despite optimized therapy, including considerations for treatment escalation.
Speakers:
- Dr Diana Rubel (Chair)
- Prof Connie Katelaris, Clinical Immunologist
- A/Prof Li-Chuen Wong, Dermatologist
Cost: No cost to attend, please register your attendance via the main registration form during the registration process.
SunPharma Hosted Breakfast
Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Room: Meeting Room 109 & 110
Time: 7:15am for a 7:30am start – 8:30am
Title: Tildrakizumab in practice: Individualising treatment to optimise long-term outcomes
Overview: An overview of the evolving role of tildrakizumab in psoriasis management, with a particular focus on how the new 200 mg dose may support a more individualized treatment approach.
The session will integrate pivotal data, real-world evidence, and practical clinical insights to discuss which patients may derive the greatest benefit from dose selection or dose escalation.
Speakers: Dr Pedro Mendes Bastos MD
Chair: A/Prof. Peter Foley MBBS FACD
Cost: No cost to attend, please register your attendance via the main registration form during the registration process.
Monday 18 May
Arrotex Hosted Breakfast
Date: Monday 18 May 2026
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Room: Meeting Room 105 & 106
Time: 7:15am for a 7:30am start – 8:30am
Title: Could This Be Mycosis Fungoides? From Suspicion to Treatment in Real-World Practice.
Overview: Mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a rare malignancy that is frequently under-recognised in its early stages due to overlap with common inflammatory dermatoses. Diagnostic delay remains a major challenge and can significantly impact patient outcomes.
This sponsored breakfast symposium will provide practical education for dermatologists on recognising early MF CTCL, understanding disease staging, and applying appropriate diagnostic and referral pathways. The session will also include an overview of stage-appropriate management, including the role of skin-directed therapies such as chlormethine gel in suitable patients.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognise early clinical features suggestive of MF CTCL
- Differentiate MF CTCL from benign inflammatory skin conditions
- Apply appropriate investigation strategies to support diagnosis
- Identify when referral to specialist care is indicated
- Understand which patients may be suitable for topical treatment with chlormethine gel and how it is administered
Speakers:
Dr Jillian Wells is a specialist Dermatologist at Westmead Hospital where she heads the multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic since 2008. She is part of the National Cutaneous Lymphoma network, spearheaded by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne and has been on the National Steering Committee for T cell Lymphoma. Dr Wells enjoys the multidisciplinary nature of cutaneous lymphoma.
Dr Friyana Bhabha is a consultant dermatologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. She has extensive experience across multiple leading hospitals and has a strong interest in skin cancer management, medical dermatology, and chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Dr. Bhabha has contributed to both national and international dermatology research and has presented at the Australian College of Dermatology Conference.
Cost: No cost to attend, please register your attendance via the main registration form during the registration process.
Contact Us
If you have queries regarding the ACD ASM 2026 meeting, please contact the Conference Office.
Think Business Events
Level 1, 4 Anderson Street
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
T: +61 (02) 8815 8181
acdasm@thinkbusinessevents.com.au
www.thinkbusinessevents.com.au
Acknowledgement of Country
Built on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River), College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) now stands. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC. We recognise the ongoing significance of the Birrarung to Traditional Owners as a life source and a meeting place for millennia and seek to honour this long-standing tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands.